Ghosts of Green River

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One of the most haunting cases of serial killings is that of the Green River Killer, Gary Ridgway, who remains in prison custody today. Out of his nearly fifty confirmed victims, three are known only as "Jane Doe."

1984 victim

A teenage girl, known as "Jane Doe B-10," was between twelve and eighteen was discovered in 1984, who died around 1983. This victim was between the wide age range of 12 to 18. Examiners believe she may have been left-handed, which is interesting, as the remains were skeletal. I find this particular composite to be quite eerie, due to the shape of the girl's mouth, which was likely an accident made by the artist. I believe she may have been either Kristi Vorak or Kase Lee (both pictured far left, respectively), who bear a resemblance to the reconstruction. Gary Ridgway described her to have been in her early 20s, which means he was thinking of the wrong girl or perhaps the victim looked mature for her age (as sixteen-year-old Kase Lee did).  The Green River Killer himself stated that he did actually kill Kase (pronounced as "Casey"). However, he claimed to have left her body at a different location than Jane Doe B-10. According to investigators, he seems to not always be truthful, which would definitely damage his credibility. 

1986 victim

A second teen was found in 1986, known as Jane Doe B-17. Like the first victim, she was skeletonized. What we know about this girl is that she was between 14 and 18 and had some dental fillings. She was previously described, by Ridgway to be Sandra Major, but Major was identified in 2010, which means investigators had to start over.  I personally believed she could have been Kelly McGiniss until I learned she was ruled out.

Finally, in 2003, the partial remains of a female were found, who could have been killed anywhere between 1973 and 1991.  A reconstruction has never been created due to an incomplete skeleton and her race could not be confirmed as well.

Missing persons who are believed to have been murdered by Ridgway
(Left to right: Kristi Vorak, Kase Lee (Woods), Kelly McGiniss, Patricia Osborn, Patricia Leblanc, Darci Warde and Cora McGuik)